The life of Jesus sets a beautiful pattern for us: growth is not only spiritual but holistic. As a young boy, Jesus increased in wisdom, physical maturity, and favor with both God and man. This verse reminds us that favor is not something you can manufacture through sheer effort alone,...

God has a plan for your life and a mission for you to fulfill, but you and your mission are not ready for each other at first. Pursuing a God-given dream is a process that requires surrender to God, sacrifice, and perseverance. Surrender: Trying to achieve a God-given dream without...

This passage of scripture demonstrates the magnificence of God to do wondrous, beautiful, and impossible things in people’s lives that only His hand could achieve. So specific and customized are His plans that Psalm 139:16,17 says, “Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all...

Matthew 19:26 reminds us that human limitations—whether wealth, talent, or effort—cannot achieve what only God can achieve, such as salvation or the fulfillment of His calling in our lives. In Pastor Jentezen’s “At The Movies” sermon, inspired by A Million Miles Away, José Hernández’s journey from a rural village to...

Solomon started out very humble, he had a generous heart, and sacrificed to God. He pleased God so much that God asked him, “What do you want?” Solomon did not ask for wealth, but asked God for wisdom to govern his people. God blessed him not only with wisdom, but...